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  • TV-PG
  • BBC-1
  • Nov 22, 2005
  • 1 h
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  • BBC-1
  • Nov 22, 2005
  • 1 h

Summary This series is a spin-off from the long running BBC medical drama Casualty. Set in the same hospital as its sister series, this show follows the everyday lives, professional and personal, of the doctors, nurses and patients who find themselves, for various reasons, in the wards of Holby City General Hospital.

Directed By: Richard Platt

Written By: Andrea Earl

  • TV-PG
  • BBC-1
  • Nov 22, 2005
  • 1 h
  • TV-PG
  • BBC-1
  • Nov 22, 2005
  • 1 h
Holby City
S8 • Episode 6
Bird on a Wire
Air Date: Nov 22, 2005
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Summary This series is a spin-off from the long running BBC medical drama Casualty. Set in the same hospital as its sister series, this show follows the everyday lives, professional and personal, of the doctors, nurses and patients who find themselves, for various reasons, in the wards of Holby City General Hospital.

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Episode 1 • Oct 18, 2005 • 1 h
The Outsiders
Chrissie is convinced she is pregnant. Ric confronts his own prejudices and Matt finally proves he has a bedside manner. UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 2 • Oct 26, 2005 • 1 h
Test Your Metal/A Great Leap Forward
Lola's daughter Cleo is involved in a car crash. Diane urges Dean to be realistic about his limitations, leaving him more determined than ever to prove his worth. UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 3 • Nov 1, 2005 • 1 h
Crimes and Misdemeanours
Diane urges Dean to be realistic about his limitations, leaving him more determined than ever to prove his worth.
Episode 4 • Nov 8, 2005 • 1 h
More Equal Than Others
A new surgeon arrives at the hospital, and Connie is outraged to learn he has been given Loftwood's position. Lola's daughter moves in with her boyfriend. UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 5 • Nov 15, 2005 • 1 h
Butterfly Effect
Donna's past comes back to haunt her when she meets the teenager who asked her for an abortion pill weeks earlier - and the girl's mother shows up at the hospital. UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 6 • Nov 22, 2005 • 1 h
Bird on a Wire
Ric pushes to perform extreme surgery on one of his patients, with disastrous consequences for himself. Meanwhile, Owen finally decides between Chrissie and Diane. UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 7 • Nov 29, 2005 • 1 h
Learning Curve
Diane takes her consultants exam and passes, but is she ready for promotion? An encounter in a lift jeopardizes Dean's chances in the practical exam. UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 8 • Dec 6, 2005 • 1 h
Comfort of Strangers
Amy returns to the hospital, but her reckless behaviour prompts Donna to call social services. Chrissie tells Owen she's leaving Holby, forcing him to make a decision. UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 9 • Dec 13, 2005 • 1 h
Prometheus Unbound
Abra returns to Holby and asks Ric to perform a transplant operation. However, the injury to the surgeon's hand means he can't operate. Laura finds out Owen's secrets. UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 10 • Dec 20, 2005 • 1 h
The Long Goodbye
Owen brings his daughter to work, and realizes he has to think very clearly about his priorities. Amy's stepfather takes legal action, while her mother realizes the truth UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 11 • Dec 27, 2005 • 1 h
Casualty @ Holby City: Deny Thy Father - Part 2
Bernie Doyle and Mitch Campbell are unhappy Bernie's daughter, Tara, and Mitch's son, Lee, are dating. A car chase involving Lee and Bernie's son, Sean causes an accident. UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 12 • Jan 3, 2006 • 1 h
Mother Love
Two medics apply for the registrar's position, Connie sees an opportunity to advance her own career, and a patient brings back painful memories for Tricia. UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 13 • Jan 10, 2006 • 1 h
Pride Before a Fall
Ric has plenty of problems on his hands as the new ward opens, and Donna applies for a new job - only to find Mickie has already been appointed. UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 14 • Jan 17, 2006 • 1 h
Yesterday Once More
Mark learns the truth about Chrissie's parentage when Frank's life insurance company gets in touch. Jac returns and Ric advises Diane to take some time off. UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 15 • Jan 24, 2006 • 1 h
Brother's Keeper
Episode 16 • Jan 31, 2006 • 1 h
Roots
Episode 17 • Feb 7, 2006 • 1 h
I'll Be Back
New nurse Kyla abandons a patient during a critical period and the rest of the team want answers. Meanwhile, in a bid to get Ric's support Jac and Diane go head to head in their procedures.
Episode 18 • Feb 14, 2006 • 1 h
Flight of the Bumblebee
Sam performs a risky operation that he has never done before. Elliot gets a new PA, and Chrissie acquires a secret admirer. (UKTV PLAY description.
Episode 19 • Feb 21, 2006 • 1 h
Out on a Limb
Lola's daughter reveals her plans to go travelling with her boyfriend. Sam's good intentions backfire, while Jac and Diane treat a man who has fallen down a lift shaft. (UKTV PLAY description.)
Episode 20 • Feb 28, 2006 • 1 h
We Gave Her All Our Love
Episode 21 • Mar 7, 2006 • 1 h
Into Your Own Hands
Mark gets over involved in a case which causes disastrous consequences. Meanwhile, Nick Jordan rocks Diane's world which may affect her relationship with Ric.
Episode 22 • Mar 14, 2006 • 1 h
Let It Shine
When Nick learns that Ric is away from Holby for the day he is determined to get one over on him. Meanwhile, Kyla learns that the best way to be a leader is to be herself.
Episode 23 • Mar 21, 2006 • 1 h
Leap in the Dark
Episode 24 • Mar 28, 2006 • 1 h
Snake in the Grass
Episode 25 • Apr 4, 2006 • 1 h
Passing On
Episode 26 • Apr 11, 2006 • 1 h
Quality Time
Elliot fears for his wife's failing health - a secret he is keeping from their daughter. Sam uncovers a family secret when he treats a boy who needs a heart transplant.
Episode 27 • Apr 18, 2006 • 1 h
Honesty
Ric risks his friendship with Diane in an attempt to save her from Nick Jordan's clutches. Meanwhile, Joseph finds himself in trouble at work and Matt makes a career changing decision.
Episode 28 • Apr 25, 2006 • 1 h
Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged
Diane is determined to prove Ric wrong about Nick Jordan and a desperate Tricia tries to keep the truth from a suspicious Chrissie.
Episode 29 • May 2, 2006 • 1 h
Short Cuts
Joseph struggles to stay in control as tension builds between Nick and Ric. Donna is thrilled to have a new man in her life but can Justin really give her what she truly needs?
Episode 30 • May 9, 2006 • 1 h
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Episode 31 • May 16, 2006 • 1 h
Games of Chance
An inquest into the death of Helena Bosman throws the spotlight on Nick and Diane. Meanwhile, Sam plays a practical joke on Joseph.
Episode 32 • May 23, 2006 • 1 h
One Tender Kiss
Episode 33 • Jun 6, 2006 • 1 h
Abracadabra
Episode 34 • Jun 7, 2006 • 1 h
Invasion
Don Bosman returns to the hospital to retrieve Helena's body and is furious to find out her heart was donated without his consent. Sam and Elliot operate on Dillon. UKTV PLAY description.,
Episode 35 • Jun 29, 2006 • 1 h
Promises to Keep
Elliot lets his personal feelings get the better of him when Gina is re-admitted. Sam is put on report but continues to do things on his own terms - will he learn his lesson?
Episode 36 • Jul 6, 2006 • 1 h
The Truth Will Out
Nic Jordan steps up his campaign to get back into CT. Mark tries to save Chrissie from a painful truth, but unearths shocking news about Tricia.
Episode 37 • Jul 11, 2006 • 1 h
Extreme Measures
Jordan helps Connie save the day when a black tie charity dinner turns into a disaster zone. In an attempt to ingratiate himself with Kyla, Justin offers to look after Max.
Episode 38 • Jul 18, 2006 • 1 h
I Am Not What I Am
Episode 39 • Jul 25, 2006 • 1 h
Looking After Number One
Bradley outlines his cost-cutting plans for the hospital, dividing opinions among his staff. Joseph returns to the wards, but his OCD is not under control.
Episode 40 • Aug 1, 2006 • 1 h
Conscience
Lola makes a drastic decision regarding baby Leeanne's care. Reg wonders if Bradley's intentions towards Donna are honourable. Jac works closely with Joseph.
Episode 41 • Aug 8, 2006 • 1 h
Metamorphosis
Episode 42 • Aug 15, 2006 • 1 h
Team Holby
Connie's heart battles her mind as she wonders if she should stay at Holby. Mark learns to respect the way Tricia wants to handle her cancer.
Episode 43 • Aug 22, 2006 • 1 h
Horses to Water
Episode 44 • Aug 29, 2006 • 1 h
Bad Blood
Episode 45 • Sep 5, 2006 • 1 h
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Lost
Episode 46 • Sep 6, 2006 • 1 h
Better the Devil You Know
Episode 47 • Sep 12, 2006 • 1 h
Starmaker
Episode 48 • Sep 19, 2006 • 1 h
Just Another Day
Episode 49 • Sep 26, 2006 • 1 h
Now or Never
Episode 50 • Oct 3, 2006 • 1 h
Taking Liberties
Episode 51 • Oct 10, 2006 • 1 h
If the Heart Lies
Episode 52 • Oct 17, 2006 • 1 h
Moondance
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